November
Wed, 18: Dine for Cushing @ Panera, 4-8
Mon, 23: NO SCHOOL
Tues, 24: NO SCHOOL
Wed, 25: NO SCHOOL
Thurs, 26: Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 27: NO SCHOOL
December
Wed, 23: Winter Break Begins
January
Mon, 4: School Resumes
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Today we are celebrating World Kindness Day at Cushing. We'll be doing some school-wide community building activities next week and have been talking about ways to show kindness. Ask your Cushing Star how they have or might be able to show kindness to others. At Cushing, we've talked about showing kindness through things like random acts of kindness, showing respect, standing up to others, and working to understand others perspectives.
I would like to share a huge Cushing shout out to our teachers for doing everything they can to keep our students safe and engaged in learning - wheather at home or at Cushing. These first few months have not gone without challenges, but our staff have done an amazing job. In the spirit of World Kindness Day, I encourage you to reach out to any of your child(ren)’s teachers to let them know how much you appreciate them. I am truly honored to work with such a phenomenal team of educators.
Speaking of celebration, the holidays are just around the corner. We usually celebrate the holidays through some sort of gathering; it's important for us to remember that COVID-19 is in our community. This holiday season, the CDC is urging us to consider how our holiday plans might be modified to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to keep friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. We know that even small household gatherings are a contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases. CDC offers some considerations to slow the spread of COVID-19 during small gatherings. I encourage you to review the considerations provided by the CDC.
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Cushing News & Announcements |
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Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is pretty full right now. Please CLICK HERE to view the shirts/sweatshirts/jackets that are waiting to be claimed. If anything belongs to your child, please let Mrs. Mirek know (secretaryce@kmsd.edu) what item(s) are yours. Be descriptive as possible. We will add photos of new/other items as time allows.
Please Send Coats, Hats, and Gloves to School
It is VERY important to send warm/outdoor gear with your students now that the temperatures are colder. Students will be going outside as often as they can - gym, music, snack time, recess, classroom learning time. Being properly dressed makes being outside a lot more enjoyable.
Dismissal
Dismissal works a bit differently this year. Car Line students get dismissed from class at 3:18 (2:55 on Early Release Thursdays). Students who take the bus home get dismissed from class after the hallway traffic from the Car Line students lessens. Buses are called one at a time for a staggered dismissal. This is in place to have fewer students in the hallway at one time.
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Applications for Holiday Assistance
Applications for assistance through Christmas Clearing Council will be taken until Monday, November 16th. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County is a community organization that promotes and coordinates assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The organization matches families in need with individuals, families, or organizations that are willing to help on a one-to-one basis.
New this year:
Information and applications are available online! Please use the following link if you would like to learn more about the program or if you are interested in applying:
Questions? Please contact Beth Heine- Cushing School Counselor at heinee@kmsd.edu
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Fall Book Fair-Continues through Friday, November 20th
The Cushing Fall Book Fair is in full swing and will continue until November 20th, 2020.
This year, like everything else, the book fair will be a little different than what we are used to. The safety and well-being of your child continues to be our school’s priority. We are taking extra precautions to host a safe, socially distant book fair at Cushing. Since students and staff are the only ones allowed in the building, parents will not be able to shop in person. Students are able to visit the fair with their classroom at scheduled times twice over the two-week fair. They may develop a wish list or put books aside to be checked out at either of these visits. Students who wish to purchase books will place their desired books on a specific table to be purchased with Scholastic’s eWallet (see details below) during the evening when the students are no longer at school. Students will be able to take their purchased books home with them the following day.
eWallet is a digital payment system that gives students a secure, cash-free way to shop the book fair and is the only way to pay for books. Parents will create an eWallet account online which can be looked up or scanned for payment at the fair. This will eliminate the need to send money to school with your child. Each child will need to have an eWallet account as accounts cannot be shared or transferred. To set up your child’s eWallet account, go to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=4594092 to create an account and add the funds. eWallet funds will never expire and can be spent at the Scholastic store online after the fair ends. Or, if you wish, you may donate to the All for Books Program. Funds under $5 that are left in your eWallet account may be donated. The All for Books program is used to purchase more books for Cushing’s classroom libraries. Please add a note in the eWallet, or send a note with your child, if you choose to donate any remaining funds under $5.
Kwik Trip car wash gift cards-forms/money due November 20th
Winter is rolling in. Protect your car from sand, salt, and snow with Discount Car Wash Gift Cards. 5 Ultimate Car Washes for $36! Click HERE for more information and the printable order form. Questions to Johanna Kalman: johannakalman@gmail.com
Dine for Cushing at Panera: November 18th 4-8pm
Update: Dine for Cushing Panera is now for online and to-go orders only. The dining room is currently closed.
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Dine for Cushing-Culvers December 7th
Parent Volunteers Needed!!!
In order to have Dine for Cushing at Culvers, we NEED two parent volunteers. Ideally, Culvers would like the same volunteers for the whole three hour period (4:45-8pm). Volunteers will need to wear a mask, and will be cleaning tables/chairs. If you can help please reach out to Maureen Byrne at mabyrne2@gmail.com ASAP.
Decathlon-Please help us reach our goal of $18,000
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Thanks to Mr. Cuda and Mrs. Rach, we have successfully completed the Decathlon 2020 event.
Can I still donate? Absolutely!! We are so close to reaching our goal of $18,000. We are accepting donations through NOVEMBER. Feel free to donate online, or send a check made out to Cushing PTO. Gifts of any size are greatly appreciated.
Donate Online—Go to www.kmsd.edu/cushingdecathlon and give today or create an individual or family fundraising page to reach out to family and friends.
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Winter Staff Gift Giving Program
The time of year is almost here when we say THANK YOU to our teachers and staff! They have worked tirelessly to make the transition back to school year a smooth one, and they have succeeded. Their dedication both in person and virtually is outstanding!
The PTO is offering a Winter Gift Card Program to say "Thank You" to all of our Cushing teachers, staff and bus drivers. Participation is optional. Please keep an eye next week for more information.
*Program will run until Friday, December 4th*
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KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.
KM Wrestling Club
KM Wrestling is open to anyone in grades K-8. The season will begin in December for grades 4-8 and in January for K-3. Practices are M/W at KM High School. Registration is open online Here
KM Lacrosse Club
Registration is now open for winter/indoor lacrosse as well as the spring 2021 season for all students in grades 3-8. Visit www.kmlacrosse.com to register.
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Community Events and Flyers |
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Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers.
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